Luxurious Dairy Free Hot Cocoa Food

LUXURIOUS DAIRY-FREE HOT COCOA

Steps:

• Soak cashews and pitted date in a bowl of water for at least 1 hour, preferable overnight. After soaking, drain and rinse well.
• Place cashews and date into a blender along with the water, sweetener, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt. Blend on the highest speed until super smooth.
• Transfer to a medium pot and add the chocolate. Heat until the chocolate is melted and it's hot enough to your liking. It will thicken up a bit. Stir to combine. Be careful not to burn the bottom. Remove pot from heat.
• Serve & enjoy with some shaved chocolate on top.
• Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat on the stove top. You can also enjoy this chilled!

DAIRY-FREE AND DELICIOUS HOT COCOA

Steps:

• Pour the soy milk into a microwaveable mug and microwave on high for 1 minute.
• Add the cocoa powder and sugar and stir well to combine.
• Note: If using plain soy or rice milk, you can add 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.
• I've also added almond extract with wonderful results.
• The amounts can be tweaked depending on how chocolatey you like your cocoa!
• Enjoy!

DAIRY-FREE HOT COCOA MIX

Steps:

• Combine powdered soymilk, sugar, cocoa and salt in large, airtight container.
• For each serving, add 1/4 cup cocoa mixture into mug with 8 oz. boiling water; stir until well mixed.
• Garnish with Cool Whip or other dairy-free whipped cream substitute, if desired.